tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post8464398290092672599..comments2024-03-10T18:21:14.279-07:00Comments on COMFY HOUSE: thank you ~ and honesty about a delicate subjectMelaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-72461512268358459162015-03-08T17:27:18.243-07:002015-03-08T17:27:18.243-07:00Thank you for sharing with us, Teresa. I'm so ...Thank you for sharing with us, Teresa. I'm so sorry to hear about your brother.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-37666046375327699452014-07-21T20:14:57.495-07:002014-07-21T20:14:57.495-07:00I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your siste...I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. My heart goes out to you.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-8571419587198297082014-07-21T20:14:05.752-07:002014-07-21T20:14:05.752-07:00I'm so sorry to hear about your brother. I can...I'm so sorry to hear about your brother. I can't imagine what he and your family go through with him fighting addiction for over 30 years. God bless you all.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-30331147897730050392014-02-05T10:41:49.274-08:002014-02-05T10:41:49.274-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00948148571415167380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-2053507764368696312014-02-05T10:40:50.184-08:002014-02-05T10:40:50.184-08:00Such a profound post. My brother is a 46 year old...Such a profound post. My brother is a 46 year old addict. He could not have come from a more moral family. My father was a career soldier and my mother a stay at home mom. We were raised in an evangelical church. Drugs happened to my brother despite all that! It is sad to ever be so naive as to think this only happens to low income, dysfunctional families. It happens in any type of family. My brother has fought addiction now for 30+ years. By the grace of God he has lived this long. <br /><br />Thanks for the honest, heartfelt post.Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00948148571415167380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-81515153896895904022014-02-04T14:20:41.766-08:002014-02-04T14:20:41.766-08:00Melanie,
I seem to have missed this honest, heartf...Melanie,<br />I seem to have missed this honest, heartfelt post and while visiting you today on 2-4-2014 I am reading it. I have shared with you my story on losing my sister. She and I came from a down to earth loving family. Mom and Dad were excellent parents and I never doubted how much I was loved. Church on Sunday-family dinner after, camping trips, homemade meals.... Sandra became involved in a high risk lifestyle too and died at the age of 32. <br />It is important to share this candid information with others-<br />JemmaJemma@athomewithjemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01137225389791605398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-41504638257262885042013-08-13T19:59:33.964-07:002013-08-13T19:59:33.964-07:00Thank you so much for taking the time to read this...Thank you so much for taking the time to read this post and comment on it. Blessings to you.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-60253827714138378712013-08-13T19:58:56.824-07:002013-08-13T19:58:56.824-07:00Thank you, Magali. Thank you, Magali. Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-47724713260188233662013-08-13T19:57:40.130-07:002013-08-13T19:57:40.130-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-59242620788491129512013-07-30T18:48:25.061-07:002013-07-30T18:48:25.061-07:00Melanie, I couldn't help but notice Phil on yo...Melanie, I couldn't help but notice Phil on your sidebar and then saw this post. I just retired from working at a high school and raised two children too. The world is such a scary place. I wonder what my new grandson will be dealing with 15 years from now. Thank you for your honesty. As the others already said, you are helping others with your words. So sorry for your loss. Patty https://www.blogger.com/profile/16782608814859112853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-31813458626248621112013-07-28T02:11:19.813-07:002013-07-28T02:11:19.813-07:00I'm sorry I missed your posts earlier this wee...I'm sorry I missed your posts earlier this week. I was so sad for you to read about your loss. I can't even imagine how you feel, but the two posts were beautifully written.Magali@TheLittleWhiteHousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13787605249681670341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-14752473373771564642013-07-26T20:46:35.687-07:002013-07-26T20:46:35.687-07:00And thank YOU Julie for visiting my blog and leavi...And thank YOU Julie for visiting my blog and leaving such a compassionate comment on this post. I agree that everyone has trials in life, but you are right - I think that losing a child is probably the worst thing that could ever happen to anyone. I have an older friend that has lost 3 of her 4 children and I don't know how she can bear it. Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-28513544924647096172013-07-26T18:55:42.402-07:002013-07-26T18:55:42.402-07:00Thank you Melanie for sharing your son's life ...Thank you Melanie for sharing your son's life with us. I love when someone feels comfortable enough to share their real life as well as pretty pictures on their blog. We all have trials in life but losing a child must be the most devastating thing to happen to anyone ever. Sharing your son's story may end up changing someone's perspective or saving some other child's life so again, thank you. JJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04846251262064844655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-64581798030622977102013-07-26T09:07:29.786-07:002013-07-26T09:07:29.786-07:00Thank you so much, Susan. I can only hope that I c...Thank you so much, Susan. I can only hope that I can be of some help to someone else. Even if it's just support and/or comfort.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-46896667861929026392013-07-25T19:27:47.252-07:002013-07-25T19:27:47.252-07:00Thank you Melanie for writing from your heart. Ad...Thank you Melanie for writing from your heart. Addiction of any type can be found in any family. None of us are excluded from a loved one, or ourselves, being addicted. Herion, oxycodone, oxycotin, lortab, alcohol - all are so available so easily in our society. Keep sharing your story. There are parents out there beating themselves up for something out of their control. You can be a great comfort to them during their time of sorrow.Susan in SChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04184029085198624077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-1867160278758027592013-07-24T19:30:18.632-07:002013-07-24T19:30:18.632-07:00Thank you for your support, Lynne. Means so much t...Thank you for your support, Lynne. Means so much to me.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-65695021206083816362013-07-24T19:29:54.147-07:002013-07-24T19:29:54.147-07:00You are right, Lynn - a parent's heart does no...You are right, Lynn - a parent's heart does not totally heal after the loss of a child. There will forever be a hole in mine and my husband's heart - and probably my younger son's heart, as well. Poor Tim (younger son) has been through hell with the loss of his older brother. Thank you for such a kind reply to this post.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-86526041645273828632013-07-24T19:27:56.094-07:002013-07-24T19:27:56.094-07:00That's the scary thing, Linda...sometimes a pa...That's the scary thing, Linda...sometimes a parent's love isn't enough to save a child. As a parent, you always think your love is enough. It's a terrible wake-up call. Thanks for the hug!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-23434184544610775152013-07-24T19:26:56.472-07:002013-07-24T19:26:56.472-07:00Thank you so much, Nana - that is so sweet of you ...Thank you so much, Nana - that is so sweet of you to say. Thank God you've never experienced any addiction problems with your children and I hope your grandchildren will stay safe, too. Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-38881422701487192462013-07-24T17:17:19.036-07:002013-07-24T17:17:19.036-07:00Brilliant and Touching. Well said, thoughtfully a...Brilliant and Touching. Well said, thoughtfully and gently expressed. Thank you Melanie . . . I can't imagine your loss . . . continue to keep talking and sharing . . . it helps me and I am sure others to hear your sorrowful truth. Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723721131329150461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-26000604490771619292013-07-24T15:34:15.311-07:002013-07-24T15:34:15.311-07:00Melanie, as a mother of two grown daughters and fi...Melanie, as a mother of two grown daughters and five beautiful grandchildren, my heart breaks for you for the loss of your precious son. I have not lost a child, but being a mother, I know that even with the passing of years, my heart would never totally heal. As my girls were growing up,with the world changing so fast and so many temptations and trials that come along in a child's life, I was very concerned for their future. Now, with the grandchildren, I often feel the same way. It is very brave and loving of you to share your and Phil's story with your readers. lynn cockrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16250601457878656085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-5829403773401475462013-07-24T15:11:48.220-07:002013-07-24T15:11:48.220-07:00Melanie thank you for your open and honest post on...Melanie thank you for your open and honest post on this subject. So many parents are blind to what is going on and they must pay attention, because even in your case when you did...well the worst happened. Its so hard when the become legally adults. All we can do is love them,be there for them and pray. Sending you a big hug! <br /><br />LindaLinda @ A La Cartehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16356471099319932835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-33470921266838072582013-07-24T13:24:10.141-07:002013-07-24T13:24:10.141-07:00Hi Melanie;
What a blessing you are to others! Yo...Hi Melanie;<br />What a blessing you are to others! Your honesty and love are coming thru your post, and I just want you to know that I appreciate you so much. I have never really had your problem with drugs with my children, and I hope to never have then with my grandchildren. Please keep up your posts about this, it is so important. God Bless you. Love and Hugs, NanaNanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14955937231372636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-66540266689334776942013-07-24T08:48:09.853-07:002013-07-24T08:48:09.853-07:00Thank you for your sympathy on the loss of my son,...Thank you for your sympathy on the loss of my son, Anita. I am so sorry for the loss of your family members, too - and so sorry to hear that are still others struggling with addictions. It's all so heartbreaking.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-8122353340006042612013-07-24T08:44:40.743-07:002013-07-24T08:44:40.743-07:00Yes, it did take a lot of courage, Cindy. It's...Yes, it did take a lot of courage, Cindy. It's not exactly something that we go around talking about! But I felt it was important to be honest with what happened to our family - and that it could happen to just about anyone. It's amazing how many people admit they personally know someone close to them who have, or who had, problems with alcohol and/or drugs. It's a scary world.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.com